How to resolve an issue with the decimal separator when running an SPC template via Web Player with Spotfire Service for Statistica

How to resolve an issue with the decimal separator when running an SPC template via Web Player with Spotfire Service for Statistica

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Article ID: KB0137695

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Products Versions
Spotfire Statistica 14.3
Spotfire Web Player 14.4

Description

When installing a Windows version, or when Windows is pre-installed, which doesn't use a decimal separator, e.g., German, then the following error may occur:

 

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One likely cause is usually the comma separator is in use.  This can be check by viewing the data tables in Spotfire Analyst.  Below, one of the tables is using the comma in place of the decimal separator:

 

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Environment

OS:  Windows for Statistica

OS:  Linux or Windows for Spotfire Server/Webplayer

Resolution

Solution One

 

Change regional settings to English or to a language that uses the decimal separator: 

 

 

Solution Two

 

Change the Decimal symbol  to dot (.)  in the Region settings:

 

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Solution Three

 

 Copy the settings to the Welcome screen and system accounts by following the steps below:

   1.  Click Region>>Administrative tab

   2.  Under the Welcome screen and new user account section, click the "Copy Settings...." button

   3.  Under Copy your current settings to:, check  "Welcome screen and system accounts" and click OK

 

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Note:  Sometimes a reboot is require after making the above settings.  If after making the above change and the issue persists, then reboot the server.  If the issue still persists, create a case at https://support.tibco.com (current support maintenance is required).  

Issue/Introduction

How to resolve with decimal separator when running SPC template via Web Player with Spotfire Service for Statistica